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Follow all the action as Nigeria and Angola play out the first of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals
Full time: Nigeria
1-0 Angola
Ademola Lookman opened the scoring after good work from Moses Simon (41′)
Victor Osimhen thought he had made it 2-0 but VAR disallowed his headed goal (75′)
Nigeria will play in the semi-final on Wednesday against Cape Verde or South Africa
For the second time in a row, Lookman was the hero for Nigeria.
He struck his third goal in two games in the first half and it was that goal that has sent the Super Eagles into the final four.
Nigeria are through to the semi-finals! But there are no wild scenes of celebration like their victory over Cameroon.
This was a grind and some of the players have dropped to the floor exhausted. Nigeria have never completely clicked into attacking gear at this tournament, but it doesn’t matter if they keep progressing.
Another gusty performance from the Super Eagles
While the winning margin was very tight, Nigeria are deserving of their place in the semi-final.
Angola gave it everything, but their opponents just had too much quality.
Lookman’s goal was the difference on the scoreboard, but the Nigeria defenders were superb as they hardly allowed Angola any chances throughout the 90 minutes.
Nigeria are into the Africa Cup of Nations semi-final!
FT Nigeria 1-0 Angola
And Nigeria see it behind for a goal kick.
They are into the semi-final at AFCON again!
Late corner for Angola
90+7 Nigeria 1-0 Angola’
Bassey takes no chances as he puts an Angolan cross behind for a corner…
